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Rapid River, MI
40K
Skating/Classic
No
No
906-474-6442
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This trail system is part of the Hiawatha National Forest and is ranked easy to moderate. It offers four classic loops and to skating loops, providing easy access for beginners, rolling hills for advanced skiers, and steeper slopes for experts. The trailhead is located 7 miles north of Rapid River on US 41.
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Reports 1 to 8 of 8    Month: Feb | Jan | Dec
Friday, February 27, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
New tracks on Classic Loops A, B, and C with conditions being good to very good. Skate lane S1 is now open with conditions being fair to good, narrow in spots. Snowshoe loop is packed and Fantastic. Enjoy your ski.
Photos:
(Howard Wilson)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Had a great ski on the B Loop on our way home after three nights in Munising. We weren't sure what conditions we'd find since the National Forest Service office had sketchy information. We were pleasantly surprised to find the trails recently groomed and topped by a fresh 3 inches of soft snow. Kick and glide was sublime, as were the snow-laden trees lining the single track.
(Joe Mirenna)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Beautiful fluffy snow on top of good classic tracks. Lovely rolling flow through the tall pines. We skied A and B loops just before dark. Quite windy out, but forest was quiet and protected.
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(Valerie Stromquist)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Set tracks on Classic Loop D with conditions being fair to good. Skate lanes S1, S2 were packed and groomed, with conditions being fair to good, and the skate deck should harden up. The snowshoe loop is deep, with postcard-like views of the Rapid River Falls.
(Howard Wilson)
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Classic Loops A, B, and C are tracked, with conditions being fair to good. With the help of our friends at the FS, Classic Loop D is now open, tracked fair to good in 80% of the trail. Skate Lanes are fair to poor. Grooming plans: We will be working on them next week.
Photos:
(Howard Wilson)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Set tracks on Classic Loops A, B, and C with conditions being fair to good. Opened up Skate Lane S1 with conditions being fair to good and skate deck should harden.
Photos:
(Howard Wilson)
Monday, January 5, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Classic Loops A, B, and C are tracked with conditions being fair to good. Snowshoe Loop is deep with postcard-like views of the Rapid River Rapids.
Photos:
(Howard Wilson)
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Tracks are set on Classic Loops A, B, and C. Skate Lanes S1 and S2 were rolled with a hard deck. Snowshoe Loop is open with great views of the Rapid River Rapids. With conditions being fair to good 5 plus miles.
Photos:
(Howard Wilson)